Shire of Victoria Plains Community News July 2016

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Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS440447
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE = 24 hours) position commencing Term 3 (week 4), 2016
Join a dedicated and dynamic team and help make a difference to the community!
Yerecoin Primary School (PS) is seeking an organised and committed Gardener-Handyperson to join their team. As
our school’s Gardener-Handyperson you will have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy working to provide a suitable
growing environment for soft and hard landscaping.
As the Gardener/Handyman you will be responsible for maintaining and presenting our school grounds in a clean and
tidy condition. The successful applicant will be required to carry out minor repairs and maintenance according to the
department’s policies and guidelines. A capacity to work unsupervised and recognise work needing to be done without
specific direction is desirable. You will need to be a team player and be able to work collaboratively with the
administration team.
Yerecoin PS is situated 153kms north east of Perth. Our students are predominantly from farming families and a
majority travel to school on buses. The school comprises of a Junior and Senior class block, with a combined Library
and Resource Centre.
Yerecoin PS is a picturesque setting and is a highlight of the town’s landscape. The school grounds are meticulously
maintained. It consists of a netball/basketball court, a synthetic sports field, an oval and grassed areas, a large
undercover area and numerous landscaped gardens. Although small, our school prides itself in providing first class
education for all its students.
Further information about this position can be found at:
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this
selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months
following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant
should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. For further information about Yerecoin
Primary School please visit Schools Online or download the relevant attachment below.
For further job related information: You are encouraged to contact Joeley Howard, Principal, for further information
about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Yerecoin, by telephoning (08)
9654 6035 or emailing
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Simply select from one of the following options:
 Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You will be asked to
complete a series of questions which will become your online application. It is recommended you allow enough
time to complete this process. Further instructions are available on the attached ‘How to Apply’ document.
 Visit the school during office hours (Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 3pm) to use a school computer,
with technical support available from school-based staff.
 Telephone Joeley Howard, Principal on 08 9654 6035 during office hours (Monday to Friday, between 8.30am
and 3pm) to answer a series of questions over the phone.
Applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment System Support team
on (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY - Employees will be required to:
 Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
 Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
 Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
TRAINING - Employees will be required to:
 Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
 Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a ten (10) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 3.00pm (WST) on Friday, 22nd July 2016
PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Agency Name: Department of Education
Division: Wheatbelt Education Region / Branch: Yerecoin Primary School
Position Title: Gardener-Handyperson / Position Number: 0008674
Classification & Award: Level 2, $911.80 - $928.80 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2016)